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Biological & Biomedical Sciences in Illinois

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 4,749 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Illinois

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,619
Master’s Degree 755
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 315
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 315
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 315
Post-Master’s Certificate 57
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 57
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a biological & biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological & biomedical sciences majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 45.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Illinois

114,330 people in the state and 2,967,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological & biomedical sciences.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a biological & biomedical sciences grad in the state is $87,660, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer biological & biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

676 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. 71% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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634 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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614 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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335 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,531. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

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332 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. 58% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

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202 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

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183 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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176 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,729. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

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162 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at SIUE. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,446.

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Augustana College

Rock Island
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $11,780. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers biological & biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Computer Workers 9% $0
Epidemiologists 0% $81,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological & biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Engineering 6,581
Mathematics & Statistics 2,675
Agriculture 1,803
Physical Sciences 1,686
Engineering Technologies 1,478
Natural Resources & Conservation 596
Architecture/Urban Planning 522
Science Technologies 34

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

View Nationwide Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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